Once a plant closely tied to the daily life of local ethnic communities, Shan snow tea in the former Che La area, now part of Nam Dan Commune, has gradually developed into a 4-star OCOP product, helping improve incomes and create sustainable livelihoods for local people.
Following the administrative merger, Thuong Nong Commune now comprises the former communes of Thuong Nong and Thuong Giap. The area continues to preserve the traditional embroidery craft of the Red Dao people, mainly concentrated in Thom Luong Village and partly in Dong Da Village. For generations, the Dao community has regarded embroidery as a treasured cultural heritage.
Tha Village, located in Ha Giang 1 Ward, has emerged as a standout destination for community-based tourism while preserving the cultural identity of the Tay ethnic minority. Home to more than 130 households and over 600 residents, 99% of whom are Tay people, the village has maintained its traditional lifestyle and tranquil atmosphere despite being situated not far from the ward center.
Along the peaceful banks of the Lo River, there is a rural community where the rustling sound of mulberry leaves being picked and silkworms feeding through the night still echoes every day. In Tan Long Commune, mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming are not only a source of livelihood, but also a treasured memory and a cultural tradition that local people have preserved for more than two decades.
Nestled among lush green tea hills and the peaceful countryside, Trai Xoan Hamlet in Nhu Khe is gradually becoming an attractive destination for travelers seeking community-based cultural experiences. The village not only preserves many traditional values of the Cao Lan ethnic people but also leaves a distinct impression through activities rich in ethnic identity.
Born and raised among the lush tea hills of Go Cui hamlet, Nhu Khe Commune, young entrepreneur Nguyen Quoc Toan has turned his hometown’s signature crop into a promising startup venture. After graduating from Tuyen Quang College in June 2025, the Gen Z entrepreneur chose to return home rather than pursue a stable job in the city, determined to develop clean, high-quality tea products with a sustainable market orientation.
In late March and early April, Shan Tuyet tea hills in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang enter the main harvest season. On more than two hectares of tea plantations owned by Phan The Do’s family, fresh tea buds reach peak quality after absorbing nutrients throughout the season, providing premium raw materials for Do Khoa’s artisanal Shan Tuyet tea products.
Amid the majestic mountains of Ha Giang, Du Gia Waterfall emerges as a pristine and captivating highlight. Free from the noise and bustle of mass tourism, it is quickly becoming a new destination for young people who seek adventure and a closer connection with nature.
Having visited Lo Lo Chai Village in Lung Cu Commune many times, finding that returning on a rainy day reveals a distinct charm of this small settlement.
Nestled amidst the mountains and forests of Yen Son, where the Cao Lan people have lived for generations, a traditional festival is still preserved – the harvest festival. Recently, the festival was officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, affirming the unique value and enduring vitality of this ethnic cultural tradition.
Through generations closely connected to the mountains and forests, the Pa Then people in Tuyen Quang have preserved a rich and unique cultural heritage - an invaluable spiritual legacy within Vietnam’s diverse ethnic community.
Located within the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark, Khau Vai commune is a land rich in cultural identity, associated with the Khau Vai Love Market and the majestic landscape of jagged limestone mountains and the emerald Nho Que River winding through the vast highlands.
Che La Shan Tea
